Hestina assimilis
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| Hestina assimilis (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Hestina assimilis, the Red Ring Skirt, is a species of Nymphalid butterfly found in Asia. It is a large butterfly. The male is strongly territorial, always staying in high positions to defend its territory.
